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Online education, also known as e-learning, distance education, or virtual learning, refers to a mode of education that is delivered and facilitated through the internet or other computer-based technologies. This approach enables students to access educational content, engage with instructors and peers, and complete coursework remotely, eliminating the need for physical presence in a traditional classroom setting.
The primary categories of online education are academic and corporate. In an academic context, the term "academic" refers to a precise and formal explanation of a concept or term within a specific field of study. The essential components of online education include the use of laptops, mobile devices, and personal computers, incorporating various technologies such as mobile e-learning, learning management systems, application simulation tools, rapid e-learning, podcasts, and virtual classrooms. These online education components are utilized in various settings, including K-12 education, massive open online courses (MOOCs), small and midsize businesses (SMBs), large enterprises, and other educational contexts.
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The online education market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $55.57 billion in 2023 to $68.07 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.5%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, including the proliferation of high-speed internet and increased access to mobile devices, a rising demand for education from remote locations, an increased need for flexible learning schedules, and a growing emphasis on diverse courses and programs. These factors collectively contributed to the expansion of online education during the historic period.
The online education market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $151.69 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to several factors, including the increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive learning technologies, the emphasis on continuous learning and microlearning approaches, the implementation of hybrid learning models, a growing recognition of the importance of soft skills, and increased government support and initiatives in the education sector. Major trends expected in the forecast period include the continued prominence of hybrid learning models, AI-powered personalization in education, the development of skill-based and microlearning courses, the integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies, ongoing growth in professional development opportunities, and the rise of micro-credentials and stackable certificates in online education.
The growth of the online education market is expected to be propelled by the increasing internet penetration. Internet penetration refers to the percentage of the population in a specific geographic area, such as a country or region, that has access to the Internet. The rising internet penetration can be attributed to factors such as affordability, e-commerce development, and the influence of social media. Improved internet access enhances opportunities for information, education, and economic participation, promoting global connectivity and digital inclusion. Online education platforms often feature real-time communication tools such as live video lectures, webinars, and chat functionalities. With smartphones providing reliable internet connectivity, students can actively participate in discussions and engage with instructors and peers. For example, in 2023, the UK's internet users increased by 0.3%, reaching 66.11 million, according to Meltwater, a US-based media monitoring company.
Major companies in the online education market are focusing on innovative technological advancements, such as the development of the New SaaS Assessment platform, to enhance their profitability in the market. The platform, such as EchoExam launched by Echo360, a US-based educational technology (EdTech) company, aims to transform learning experiences by delivering high standards of engagement, equity, and evidence for instructors, administrators, and learners. It offers features such as personalized item banks, K12 standards-based questions, and custom content integrations, catering to various devices and delivery methods, including mobile, desktop, and print.
In June 2022, Class Technologies Inc., a US-based software company, acquired Anthology for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aimed to unite leading educators and technologists to deliver the next generation of virtual and hybrid learning more efficiently. Anthology, a US-based education technology company, contributes to the online education space.
Major companies operating in the online education market report are Microsoft Corporation, Cisco Corporation, Oracle Technologies Inc., Pearson, Citrix System, SAP SE, Byju's, McGraw-Hill Educational Services LLC, Unacademy, Aptara Corporation, Udemy Training Technologies Inc., PowerSchool Group LLC, Coursera, Blackboard Solutions Inc., Simplilearn, Toppr, Udacity Learning Solutions Inc., MasterClass, Duolingo Inc., Docebo, Tata Interactive Systems, WizIQ Inc., Treehouse Island Inc., Edmodo, OpenLearning
North America was the largest region in the online education market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the online education market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the online education market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The online education market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as online courses and related educational services and related These services encompass a wide range of offerings such as learning management systems (LMS), interactive course content, virtual classrooms, digital textbooks, online assessments, and additional educational resources. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Online Education Global Market Report 2024 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on online education market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The impact of sanctions, supply chain disruptions, and altered demand for goods and services due to the Russian Ukraine war, impacting various macro-economic factors and parameters in the Eastern European region and its subsequent effect on global markets.
The impact of higher inflation in many countries and the resulting spike in interest rates.
The continued but declining impact of COVID-19 on supply chains and consumption patterns.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
- Markets Covered:1) By Types: Academic; Corporate
- 2) By Component: Laptop; Mobile; Personal Computer
- 3) By Technology: Mobile E-learning; Learning Management System; Application Simulation Tool; Rapid E-learning; Podcasts; Virtual Classroom
- 4) By End-User: K-12; Massive Open Online Courses; Small and Midsize Business (SMBs); Large Enterprises; Other End-Users
- Companies Mentioned: Microsoft Corporation; Cisco Corporation; Oracle Technologies Inc.; Pearson; Citrix System
- Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Online Education Market Characteristics
3. Online Education Market Trends And Strategies
4. Online Education Market - Macro Economic Scenario
- 4.1. Impact Of High Inflation On The Market
- 4.2. Ukraine-Russia War Impact On The Market
- 4.3. COVID-19 Impact On The Market
5. Global Online Education Market Size and Growth
- 5.1. Global Online Education Market Drivers and Restraints
- 5.1.1. Drivers Of The Market
- 5.1.2. Restraints Of The Market
- 5.2. Global Online Education Historic Market Size and Growth, 2018 - 2023, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.3. Global Online Education Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2023 - 2028, 2033F, Value ($ Billion)
6. Online Education Market Segmentation
- 6.1. Global Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- Academic
- Corporate
- 6.2. Global Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- Laptop
- Mobile
- Personal Computer
- 6.3. Global Online Education Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- Mobile E-learning
- Learning Management System
- Application Simulation Tool
- Rapid E-learning
- Podcasts
- Virtual Classroom
- 6.4. Global Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- K-12
- Massive Open Online Courses
- Small and Midsize Business (SMBs)
- Large Enterprises
- Other End-Users
7. Online Education Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 7.1. Global Online Education Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 7.2. Global Online Education Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Online Education Market
- 8.1. Asia-Pacific Online Education Market Overview
- Region Information, Impact Of COVID-19, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 8.2. Asia-Pacific Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 8.4. Asia-Pacific Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
9. China Online Education Market
- 9.1. China Online Education Market Overview
- 9.2. China Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
- 9.3. China Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
- 9.4. China Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F,$ Billion
10. India Online Education Market
- 10.1. India Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 10.2. India Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 10.3. India Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
11. Japan Online Education Market
- 11.1. Japan Online Education Market Overview
- 11.2. Japan Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 11.3. Japan Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 11.4. Japan Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
12. Australia Online Education Market
- 12.1. Australia Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 12.2. Australia Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 12.3. Australia Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Online Education Market
- 13.1. Indonesia Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 13.2. Indonesia Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 13.3. Indonesia Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Online Education Market
- 14.1. South Korea Online Education Market Overview
- 14.2. South Korea Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 14.3. South Korea Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 14.4. South Korea Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Online Education Market
- 15.1. Western Europe Online Education Market Overview
- 15.2. Western Europe Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 15.3. Western Europe Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 15.4. Western Europe Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
16. UK Online Education Market
- 16.1. UK Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 16.2. UK Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 16.3. UK Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
17. Germany Online Education Market
- 17.1. Germany Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 17.2. Germany Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 17.3. Germany Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
18. France Online Education Market
- 18.1. France Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 18.2. France Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 18.3. France Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
19. Italy Online Education Market
- 19.1. Italy Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 19.2. Italy Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 19.3. Italy Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
20. Spain Online Education Market
- 20.1. Spain Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 20.2. Spain Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 20.3. Spain Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Online Education Market
- 21.1. Eastern Europe Online Education Market Overview
- 21.2. Eastern Europe Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 21.3. Eastern Europe Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 21.4. Eastern Europe Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
22. Russia Online Education Market
- 22.1. Russia Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 22.2. Russia Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 22.3. Russia Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
23. North America Online Education Market
- 23.1. North America Online Education Market Overview
- 23.2. North America Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 23.3. North America Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 23.4. North America Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
24. USA Online Education Market
- 24.1. USA Online Education Market Overview
- 24.2. USA Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 24.3. USA Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 24.4. USA Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
25. Canada Online Education Market
- 25.1. Canada Online Education Market Overview
- 25.2. Canada Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 25.3. Canada Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 25.4. Canada Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
26. South America Online Education Market
- 26.1. South America Online Education Market Overview
- 26.2. South America Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 26.3. South America Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 26.4. South America Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Online Education Market
- 27.1. Brazil Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 27.2. Brazil Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 27.3. Brazil Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Online Education Market
- 28.1. Middle East Online Education Market Overview
- 28.2. Middle East Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 28.3. Middle East Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 28.4. Middle East Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
29. Africa Online Education Market
- 29.1. Africa Online Education Market Overview
- 29.2. Africa Online Education Market, Segmentation By Types, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 29.3. Africa Online Education Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
- 29.4. Africa Online Education Market, Segmentation By End-User, Historic and Forecast, 2018-2023, 2023-2028F, 2033F, $ Billion
30. Online Education Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 30.1. Online Education Market Competitive Landscape
- 30.2. Online Education Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Microsoft Corporation
- 30.2.1.1. Overview
- 30.2.1.2. Products and Services
- 30.2.1.3. Strategy
- 30.2.1.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.2. Cisco Corporation
- 30.2.2.1. Overview
- 30.2.2.2. Products and Services
- 30.2.2.3. Strategy
- 30.2.2.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.3. Oracle Technologies Inc.
- 30.2.3.1. Overview
- 30.2.3.2. Products and Services
- 30.2.3.3. Strategy
- 30.2.3.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.4. Pearson
- 30.2.4.1. Overview
- 30.2.4.2. Products and Services
- 30.2.4.3. Strategy
- 30.2.4.4. Financial Performance
- 30.2.5. Citrix System
- 30.2.5.1. Overview
- 30.2.5.2. Products and Services
- 30.2.5.3. Strategy
- 30.2.5.4. Financial Performance
31. Online Education Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- 31.1. SAP SE
- 31.2. Byju's
- 31.3. McGraw-Hill Educational Services LLC
- 31.4. Unacademy
- 31.5. Aptara Corporation
- 31.6. Udemy Training Technologies Inc.
- 31.7. PowerSchool Group LLC
- 31.8. Coursera
- 31.9. Blackboard Solutions Inc.
- 31.10. Simplilearn
- 31.11. Toppr
- 31.12. Udacity Learning Solutions Inc.
- 31.13. MasterClass
- 31.14. Duolingo Inc.
- 31.15. Docebo
32. Global Online Education Market Competitive Benchmarking
33. Global Online Education Market Competitive Dashboard
34. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Online Education Market
35. Online Education Market Future Outlook and Potential Analysis
- 35.1 Online Education Market In 2028 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.2 Online Education Market In 2028 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.3 Online Education Market In 2028 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
36. Appendix
- 36.1. Abbreviations
- 36.2. Currencies
- 36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 36.4. Research Inquiries
- 36.5. The Business Research Company
- 36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer